References to 3 maps for the new mode were found in the files by dataminers from what I've heard; Geonosis, Naboo, and Tatooine. My guess is we will see those 3 at release. Several months back DICE made small changes to the borders of several other current maps that many believed were preparations for refitting those maps for the new game mode, but it is rumored that the plans to put those maps into the new game mode were put on hold.

Thinking about it logically, it will be easier to refit existing Prequel trilogy maps like Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo for the new mode since all of the assets needed (Republic Venator interiors, Seperatist Dreadnought interiors, etc.) will already be made for the confirmed Geonosis map on the new mode. Doing original and sequel trilogy maps will take more work, original trilogy being easier than sequel trilogy since DICE already has Mon Calamari cruiser interiors in the campaign which they could re-purpose for the new mode, DICE has literally nothing made that could be used for sequel trilogy maps, they have no interiors for the First Order Resurgent Class Star Destroyer or for the Resistance MC85 Star Cruiser. However, considering that it is easier to do Prequel trilogy maps for the new mode than original trilogy maps, it is strange that Tatooine was mentioned in the datamine, would DICE really have taken time to make both the prequel and original trilogy assets needed for the mode? Or will be have the Republic and Separatists fighting on Tatooine for some reason?

Love this community, well most of it. Thanks for the responses and yes I recall the Geonosis, Naboo, and Mos Eisley maps mentioned. A good start but I'd expect the highly anticipated mode of modes, years in the making, would provide more than 3 maps. Isn't this mode, or shouldn't it, replace GA as the premiere attraction to SWBF II? Would only 3 maps be enough in a game that, imo, lacks mp maps?

@F8RGE commented they have been having fun playing the new mode, which is good to hear. Perhaps he could provide the length of an average match of the new mode or would that violate any agreements? 30 minutes, 40 minutes, more than 40? If you can share some would like to know how long have the fun has been lasting?

References to 3 maps for the new mode were found in the files by dataminers from what I've heard; Geonosis, Naboo, and Tatooine. My guess is we will see those 3 at release. Several months back DICE made small changes to the borders of several other current maps that many believed were preparations for refitting those maps for the new game mode, but it is rumored that the plans to put those maps into the new game mode were put on hold.

Thinking about it logically, it will be easier to refit existing Prequel trilogy maps like Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo for the new mode since all of the assets needed (Republic Venator interiors, Seperatist Dreadnought interiors, etc.) will already be made for the confirmed Geonosis map on the new mode. Doing original and sequel trilogy maps will take more work, original trilogy being easier than sequel trilogy since DICE already has Mon Calamari cruiser interiors in the campaign which they could re-purpose for the new mode, DICE has literally nothing made that could be used for sequel trilogy maps, they have no interiors for the First Order Resurgent Class Star Destroyer or for the Resistance MC85 Star Cruiser. However, considering that it is easier to do Prequel trilogy maps for the new mode than original trilogy maps, it is strange that Tatooine was mentioned in the datamine, would DICE really have taken time to make both the prequel and original trilogy assets needed for the mode? Or will be have the Republic and Separatists fighting on Tatooine for some reason?

My thoughts exactly, which I think is evidenced by the lack of ship interiors for those eras being mentioned on the official roadmap.

Also if we take a closer look at the strategy being used with regards to new content then we’ve been getting a minimum viable product each month. Therefore 3 maps, a hero and multiple customisations does not sit well at all.

I’d love to be proved wrong here but if there are 3 maps, then there’s your monthly content covered until April/May.

References to 3 maps for the new mode were found in the files by dataminers from what I've heard; Geonosis, Naboo, and Tatooine. My guess is we will see those 3 at release. Several months back DICE made small changes to the borders of several other current maps that many believed were preparations for refitting those maps for the new game mode, but it is rumored that the plans to put those maps into the new game mode were put on hold.

Thinking about it logically, it will be easier to refit existing Prequel trilogy maps like Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo for the new mode since all of the assets needed (Republic Venator interiors, Seperatist Dreadnought interiors, etc.) will already be made for the confirmed Geonosis map on the new mode. Doing original and sequel trilogy maps will take more work, original trilogy being easier than sequel trilogy since DICE already has Mon Calamari cruiser interiors in the campaign which they could re-purpose for the new mode, DICE has literally nothing made that could be used for sequel trilogy maps, they have no interiors for the First Order Resurgent Class Star Destroyer or for the Resistance MC85 Star Cruiser. However, considering that it is easier to do Prequel trilogy maps for the new mode than original trilogy maps, it is strange that Tatooine was mentioned in the datamine, would DICE really have taken time to make both the prequel and original trilogy assets needed for the mode? Or will be have the Republic and Separatists fighting on Tatooine for some reason?

My thoughts exactly, which I think is evidenced by the lack of ship interiors for those eras being mentioned on the official roadmap.

Also if we take a closer look at the strategy being used with regards to new content then we’ve been getting a minimum viable product each month. Therefore 3 maps, a hero and multiple customisations does not sit well at all.

I’d love to be proved wrong here but if there are 3 maps, then there’s your monthly content covered until April/May.

People are acting like there is a decent likelihood that the update will contain as much/more content than has been released in the totality of this game up to this point... the level of optimism is absurd. I think the new mode will drop with a single map and some bug fixes and maybe a skin... and that is being optimistic.

So March then? That's alright we're almost halfway through this month. Stay strong fellas

I don't think its the fact its a small delay (which yeah, isn't far away). Its more the fact they have delayed it previously, they have stated a month they will get it done which wont be met (again), and the fact they aren't communicating about it at all yet are basically hinting its delayed. Sometimes straight up honesty might help a situation. Its getting to the point where a year and a half in (and overall 3 and a bit years since BF15) and the mistakes and secrecy go on. Its tiresome.

So March then? That's alright we're almost halfway through this month. Stay strong fellas

I don't think its the fact its a small delay (which yeah, isn't far away). Its more the fact they have delayed it previously, they have stated a month they will get it done which wont be met (again), and the fact they aren't communicating about it at all yet are basically hinting its delayed. Sometimes straight up honesty might help a situation. Its getting to the point where a year and a half in (and overall 3 and a bit years since BF15) and the mistakes and secrecy go on. Its tiresome.

I hear you man been here since 15, fiasco after fiasco. It's EA, some things never change. You'd think they could treat a STAR WARS game properly. I was just worried it had gotten pushed back until July or something.

So March then? That's alright we're almost halfway through this month. Stay strong fellas

I don't think its the fact its a small delay (which yeah, isn't far away). Its more the fact they have delayed it previously, they have stated a month they will get it done which wont be met (again), and the fact they aren't communicating about it at all yet are basically hinting its delayed. Sometimes straight up honesty might help a situation. Its getting to the point where a year and a half in (and overall 3 and a bit years since BF15) and the mistakes and secrecy go on. Its tiresome.

I hear you man been here since 15, fiasco after fiasco. It's EA, some things never change. You'd think they could treat a STAR WARS game properly. I was just worried it had gotten pushed back until July or something.

References to 3 maps for the new mode were found in the files by dataminers from what I've heard; Geonosis, Naboo, and Tatooine. My guess is we will see those 3 at release. Several months back DICE made small changes to the borders of several other current maps that many believed were preparations for refitting those maps for the new game mode, but it is rumored that the plans to put those maps into the new game mode were put on hold.

Thinking about it logically, it will be easier to refit existing Prequel trilogy maps like Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo for the new mode since all of the assets needed (Republic Venator interiors, Seperatist Dreadnought interiors, etc.) will already be made for the confirmed Geonosis map on the new mode. Doing original and sequel trilogy maps will take more work, original trilogy being easier than sequel trilogy since DICE already has Mon Calamari cruiser interiors in the campaign which they could re-purpose for the new mode, DICE has literally nothing made that could be used for sequel trilogy maps, they have no interiors for the First Order Resurgent Class Star Destroyer or for the Resistance MC85 Star Cruiser. However, considering that it is easier to do Prequel trilogy maps for the new mode than original trilogy maps, it is strange that Tatooine was mentioned in the datamine, would DICE really have taken time to make both the prequel and original trilogy assets needed for the mode? Or will be have the Republic and Separatists fighting on Tatooine for some reason?

My thoughts exactly, which I think is evidenced by the lack of ship interiors for those eras being mentioned on the official roadmap.

Also if we take a closer look at the strategy being used with regards to new content then we’ve been getting a minimum viable product each month. Therefore 3 maps, a hero and multiple customisations does not sit well at all.

I’d love to be proved wrong here but if there are 3 maps, then there’s your monthly content covered until April/May.

People are acting like there is a decent likelihood that the update will contain as much/more content than has been released in the totality of this game up to this point... the level of optimism is absurd. I think the new mode will drop with a single map and some bug fixes and maybe a skin... and that is being optimistic.

Can’t blame people for dreaming, but the wild expectations do rapidly get out of hand. It’s squarly EAs fault, they have the dev team behaving as though they’re dealing in some kind above top secret/classified information.

References to 3 maps for the new mode were found in the files by dataminers from what I've heard; Geonosis, Naboo, and Tatooine. My guess is we will see those 3 at release. Several months back DICE made small changes to the borders of several other current maps that many believed were preparations for refitting those maps for the new game mode, but it is rumored that the plans to put those maps into the new game mode were put on hold.

Thinking about it logically, it will be easier to refit existing Prequel trilogy maps like Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Kamino, and Naboo for the new mode since all of the assets needed (Republic Venator interiors, Seperatist Dreadnought interiors, etc.) will already be made for the confirmed Geonosis map on the new mode. Doing original and sequel trilogy maps will take more work, original trilogy being easier than sequel trilogy since DICE already has Mon Calamari cruiser interiors in the campaign which they could re-purpose for the new mode, DICE has literally nothing made that could be used for sequel trilogy maps, they have no interiors for the First Order Resurgent Class Star Destroyer or for the Resistance MC85 Star Cruiser. However, considering that it is easier to do Prequel trilogy maps for the new mode than original trilogy maps, it is strange that Tatooine was mentioned in the datamine, would DICE really have taken time to make both the prequel and original trilogy assets needed for the mode? Or will be have the Republic and Separatists fighting on Tatooine for some reason?

My thoughts exactly, which I think is evidenced by the lack of ship interiors for those eras being mentioned on the official roadmap.

Also if we take a closer look at the strategy being used with regards to new content then we’ve been getting a minimum viable product each month. Therefore 3 maps, a hero and multiple customisations does not sit well at all.

I’d love to be proved wrong here but if there are 3 maps, then there’s your monthly content covered until April/May.

People are acting like there is a decent likelihood that the update will contain as much/more content than has been released in the totality of this game up to this point... the level of optimism is absurd. I think the new mode will drop with a single map and some bug fixes and maybe a skin... and that is being optimistic.

To be fair to the people expecting a huge update, it has had the longest development time of any DLC in the game to date. The large scale game mode was announced back in June, that will make 9 months of development for the new mode if it releases in March. I still think we will see 3 maps on release with more added later in the year possibly. You have to remember, the mode is using existing maps from Galactic Assault with modified borders if the rumors are true, so each map after the first (Geonosis) for the new mode is alot less work than building an entirely new large scale map would be. Once the first map, Geonosis, is finished, expanding the mode to new maps is simply a matter of expanding the out of bounds borders, adding in some new map geometry for balance reasons if necessary, and then copy pasting the assets they made for the new mode on Geonosis onto the new map (capture points with turrets that fire on the capital ships, Republic Venator and Separatist Providence, LAAT's and HMP's for transporting troops inside of the ships).

^Oh, and of course QA and balance testing, with tweaks made as needed.

Adding original trilogy and sequel trilogy maps to the mode would be more problematic however, since they can't just copy paste the assets from Geonosis onto the map without being extremely lazy. To add those maps to the new mode, they would need to model out the capital ships interiors (MC80 Mon Calamari Cruiser and Imperial Class Star Destroyer for original trilogy, MC85 Mon Calamari Cruiser and Resurgent Class Star Destroyer for sequel trilogy), era matching gun emplacements for the capture points, and era matching troop transports for transporting troops from the ground to the inside of the enemy capital ship (U-Wing and Imperial Drop Transport for original trilogy presumably, not sure what the proper troop transports for sequel trilogy would be). So it will be more work to add OT and ST maps to the new mode, I am personally doubtful that we will see any OT or ST maps on the new mode at release, in spite of Tatooine being found in the files for the new mode by dataminers. We will probably start to get a couple of OT and ST maps for the new mode later in 2019, assuming the new mode is popular.

Yes it’s not been officially announced, but I just don’t see why you would load up events EVERY weekend of the month when a highly desired new large scale mode is supposed to come.
You would want all the focus to be put on getting people to try and play the new flavor... yet every event is geared towards GA, and the ones that don’t specifically say GA, are limited rotation. Which we know isn’t going to be the case with the new mode. No way they drop the new mode with tons of maps then limit them right away.

Happy to be wrong, but it just screams March right now.

Emote wheel: who cares, CT not needed

Two new reinforcements: new mode will launch with CW only, two maps tops.

Yes it’s not been officially announced, but I just don’t see why you would load up events EVERY weekend of the month when a highly desired new large scale mode is supposed to come.
You would want all the focus to be put on getting people to try and play the new flavor... yet every event is geared towards GA, and the ones that don’t specifically say GA, are limited rotation. Which we know isn’t going to be the case with the new mode. No way they drop the new mode with tons of maps then limit them right away.

Happy to be wrong, but it just screams March right now.

Two new reinforcements: new mode will launch with CW only, two maps tops.

I am happy that we will be getting new reinforcements, but it seems that, since there are only two, there will probably only be 2 PT era maps at the launch of the new game mode (probably Geonosis and Naboo).
To all those saying that they will have to design entirely new capital ships for the other trilogies as well, they do have a foundation to build off of from the campaign (there are campaign missions in Rebel, Imperial, and First Order capital ships).

I'm sure everyone can agree the new mode should at least have one map from each era, but it won't at launch I'm sadly certain. They said that Geonosis would be bigger in the new mode, and if the reinforcements aren't new classes then they will only be for the PT era. But atleast if they are new Enforcers for the Clones they can replace Wookies on Naboo and Kamino and add them to GA Geonosis though as much as I hope this I feel it won't happen either. #WookiesOnlyOnKashyyykPlease